Want to explore the world through the eyes of a car-less traveler who learned life's deepest truths from taxi drivers, flight attendants, and political activists?
Interested in understanding how the road can transform and shape identities?
Want to uncover the power of storytelling and public listening as a tool for profound social change?
Then buckle up and immerse yourself in an adventure that will challenge your perspectives, break down barriers and inspire you to discover your own purple motorcycle.
Want to explore the world through the eyes of a car-less traveler who learned life's deepest truths from taxi drivers, flight attendants, and political activists?
Interested in understanding how the road can transform and shape identities?
Want to uncover the power of storytelling and public listening as a tool for profound social change?
Then buckle up and immerse yourself in an adventure that will challenge your perspectives, break down barriers and inspire you to discover your own purple motorcycle.
Key Ideas
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#1
Can Travel Break Stereotypes and Empower Women: The Unheard Stories from the Road?
01 Jan 1970
02:32
02:32
#2
Nomadic Nostalgia: A Daughter's Reflection on a Life on the Road
01 Jan 1970
03:08
03:08
#3
How Did Experiences in India Inspire a Life Dedicated to Social Change and Feminism?
01 Jan 1970
02:34
02:34
#4
Journeys Beyond the Wheel: A Car-less Traveler's Exploration of Shared Humanity
01 Jan 1970
03:13
03:13
#5
How Have College Campuses Been Crucibles of Social Change and Feminist Movements?
01 Jan 1970
02:58
02:58
#6
From Potato Soup to Presidential Campaigns: Gloria's Journey Through American Politics
01 Jan 1970
03:20
03:20
#7
Can Surrealism in Everyday Life Illuminate Deeper Truths?
01 Jan 1970
02:50
02:50
#8
Unearthing Gender Balance: Lessons from Native American Cultures and Leaders
01 Jan 1970
03:27
03:27
#9
Final Recap
01 Jan 1970
01:46
01:46
About Author
Gloria Steinem is a renowned American feminist, journalist, and social-political activist who has been a key figure in the women's liberation movement since the late 1960s. She is the author of "My Life on the Road," a memoir that chronicles her experiences traveling across the United States and the world, advocating for gender equality and justice. Steinem co-founded Ms. magazine and has been an influential voice in promoting women's rights and social reform. Her work has inspired generations of activists and continues to resonate in contemporary discussions about gender and equality.
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